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BBC News - Business

LIVE -- US unemployment hits four-year high, jobs report shows -- The Bureau of Labor Statistics data, which was delayed by the government shutdown, shows employers added 64,000 jobs in November.

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BBC says it will defend Trump defamation lawsuit over Panorama speech edit -- The US president has requested $5bn (£3.7bn) in damages, according to court documents filed in Florida. -- US & Canada

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Ben & Jerry's row deepens as three board members removed -- One co-founder called it a "blatant power grab" designed to strip the board of its independence. -- Business

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Bentleys and Scottish salmon to benefit from UK-South Korea trade deal -- The government said the deal was an extension of its current tariff-free arrangement on most goods and services traded between the countries. -- Business

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Negotiations over US-UK tech deal stall -- When the partnership was unveiled in September the UK government said it would "shape the futures of millions of people"

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Young workers hit hard as UK unemployment rate rises to 5.1% -- UK job vacancies flatline in a "subdued labour market", but average earnings still higher than inflation.

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PSG ordered to pay Mbappe 60m euros -- Paris St-Germain have been ordered to pay former striker Kylian Mbappe 60 million euros (£52.5m) in unpaid salary and bonuses by a French court.

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Spain's commitment to renewable energy may be in doubt -- The current government is politically weakened and the opposition wants more use of fossil fuels.

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The Swiss city that lets you pay for most things with bitcoin -- Shops, restaurants and even the local council in Lugano now accept the cryptocurrency.

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Calls for further rate cuts 'a little too aggressive' -- It's expected the US central bank will cut the cost of borrowing but concerns about the market remain. -- See more

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Inside the world's biggest heat pumps -- Across Europe, huge heat pumps are being installed that can heat tens of thousands of homes. -- See more

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Ford to scale back electric vehicle plans, taking $19.5bn hit -- The US carmaker is backing away from large electric vehicles, citing lacklustre demand and recent regulatory changes under US President Donald Trump.

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What's next for TikTok in the US as deal prospects remain uncertain? -- A deal to sell TikTok has remained elusive, despite earlier claims that a deal was done.

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Airbnb fined £56m by Spain for advertising unlicensed properties -- The government has been cracking down on the rentals firm as neighbourhoods protest against holiday lets.

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'Throw the parcel at the door' - Evri couriers cutting corners to earn a better wage -- BBC Panorama investigates the delivery firm - a market leader with the worst reputation for non-deliveries.

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'It's outrageous' - JetBlue pilot decries near collision with US military aircraft -- The passenger plane originating out of Curacao halted its ascent to avoid hitting the US Air Force aircraft near Venezuela.

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Amazon apologises after showing 15-rated film to child who rented PG movie -- The child was trying to watch Diary of a Wimpy Kid - but a film with "strong sex and sex references" played instead.

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Why you must share your idea and get honest feedback -- Learn Steven's three crucial steps for validating your business proposal and why impartial feedback is vital. -- BBC Maestro - Steven Bartlett

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The power of making and owning decisions -- Learn why making your own decisions is the key to increasing your confidence. -- BBC Maestro - Evy Poumpouras

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The power of absorbing information -- Learn how to listen to improve your self-awareness. People will give you information, and that's power. -- BBC Maestro - Evy Poumpouras

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Why planning can be a form of procrastination -- Learn how to avoid compulsive planning and instead hold plans loosely as a navigational aid. -- BBC Maestro - Oliver Burkeman

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How to navigate a world competing for your attention -- Oliver offers tips on how to avoid getting distracted on social media when people profit from your scrolling. -- BBC Maestro - Oliver Burkeman

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The difference between 'good' and 'bad' procrastination -- Forget trying to stop procrastinating. Instead, learn Oliver's three rules to become a better procrastinator. -- BBC Maestro - Oliver Burkeman

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Why 'inbox zero' is a strategy that breeds distraction -- Managing infinite emails, ideas, errands, and goals is hard. Oliver recommends a little strategic neglect. -- BBC Maestro - Oliver Burkeman

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How time creates problems, especially when it is so limited -- Discover why so many of our struggles are down to poor time management and denial of its finitude. -- BBC Maestro - Oliver Burkeman

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Why sustainable productivity will drive success -- Steven shares his three 'M' goal-setting framework to help you be more productive for the long-term. -- BBC Maestro - Steven Bartlett

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How to hire the best people for your team -- Are they a bar raiser, bar maintainer or bar lowerer? Learn how to build a team that can get behind your mission. -- BBC Maestro - Steven Bartlett

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What is your business culture and why is it so important? -- Explore how you can use your mission to set the right culture for your business. -- BBC Maestro - Steven Bartlett

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How to know yourself, grow yourself, and take control -- Find out how to counteract limiting beliefs you hold about yourself and build new ones that serve you better. -- BBC Maestro - Steven Bartlett

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How to get the money you need to start a business -- Learn how to start a business with nothing in the bank and how to get funding if you need it to get started. -- BBC Maestro - Steven Bartlett

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Why you should start a business and why to start it now -- Steven explains the common obstacles to starting a business and why now is the time to start yours. -- BBC Maestro - Steven Bartlett

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How to choose what matters most in life -- Learn three big questions to ask yourself to zero in on what matters and what you should spend time on. -- BBC Maestro - Oliver Burkeman

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Pro-democracy Hong Kong tycoon Jimmy Lai convicted in high-profile national security trial -- The 78-year-old UK citizen was convicted of lobbying foreign governments to impose sanctions on HK and China.

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Roomba vacuum cleaner firm files for bankruptcy -- Under the so-called pre-packaged Chapter 11 process, the main maker of its devices will take ownership of the firm.

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Can I just check - are my emails holding me back at work?! -- What impact is our email etiquette having on how we are perceived and even promoted at work?

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Grand Theft Auto game creator sacked us for trying to unionise -- Former staff at the Grand Theft Auto creator are seeking an employment tribunal over alleged "union-busting".

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Dominatrix turns tech founder to combat revenge porn -- After the humiliation of clients leaking her intimate images, Madelaine Thomas decided to take action.

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'A nightmare': The battle over Warner Bros is turning Hollywood upside down -- Interviews with dozens of actors, producers and camera crews reveal an industry attempting to weigh the lesser of two horrible choices.

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Venezuela says Trump wants its oil. But is that the case? -- The South American nation's output has plummeted and restoring its former glory would be a heavy lift.

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'Anger and disappointment' as fans priced out of World Cup -- Supporters tell BBC Sport of their frustration at the astronomical cost of following the 2026 World Cup.

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Creative industries 'incredibly worried' about OpenAI-Disney deal -- The $1bn deal will let fans generate videos and images of more than 200 Disney characters on ChatGPT and Sora.

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